Homemade egg incubators

[Luvroos]

Can anyone suggest the least expensive way to build an incubator with aquariums? I have a 5 and 10 gal tank that I'd like to use and have it set up now but, not real sure it's going to work but I'll try anything at this point.

 

[harris farm]

I've read on here that fish tank bators will work but they are very hard to keep insulated so the temp varies alot. so u have to make the call, do i worry about the swings in temp or let ride. I am a mess when the eggs are in the bator. I am constantly check on them but it turns out right. Good luck.

 

[rebelcowboysnb]

I did a page on water heater thermostats the other day with 2 youtube videos with it.
Check them out an see if that helps.
http://cmfarm.us/WHTincubator.html

 

[Erock1234]

I just made one today out of a old wooden bread box for a few bucks that seems to be showing promise

used a bread box
an old 5x7 picture frame
an old lamp
a dimmer switch to regulate the heat
a temp/humidity gage ($5 at walmart)
bread pan for water

I imagine an old speaker box, cardboard box or whatever would work we'll soon see

 

[Kassaundra]

I have been thinking about how to make a small home incubator, but out of styrofoam coolers. I can see the problems w/ a fish tank keeping it warm enough, I think if you lined the outside w/ styrofoam sheets, or made a cozy out of an old blanket, leaving a small viewing window. That may solve the biggest part of the heat problem. But that is just brainstorming, not experience.

 

[bahamas]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=4879456

i just did this. just a thich peice of board for the top wrapped in foil.
all needed was a 3.50 dimmer switch.